Day 1 - usa - italy
Independent overnight flight from USA to Bologna.

Day 2 - bologna - parma
Transfer from Bologna airport (BLG) to your hotel. Check-in and rest. Time for discovery or exploration on your own. Enjoy independent dinner in town or at the hotel.

Day 3 - parma
Guided tour of a plant where Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham) is made. Visit to a wine cellar of the Vini dei Coli di Parma (vineyards of the Parma foothills). Lunch tasting with local wines and gourmet products at the Prosciutto di Parma museum. In the afternoon, guided tour of Torrechiara Castle and the Felino Castle. In 1974 the Felino Castle was sold to its present owners. Today, after more than twenty years of diligent restorations, one can fully admire it in its splendour. Its illumination at night is so impressive and powerful that it can be seen at kilometres of distance. Tour of the Salami Museum. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the hotel. (BB L D)

Day 4 - parma
Today is a guided tour and tasting at a dairy farm where Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is made. Guided tour of the old town center of Parma: Duomo (Cathedral), Baptistery, Farnese Theatre. Transfer to the Fidenza Village Outlets, the most exclusive outlet shopping in Italy. Lunch, tasting the typical specialties at the Ristorante Barlumeria inside the Village. Free time for shopping in the Fidenza Village Outlets. Transfer and guided tour of the Rocca Meli Lupi in Soragna and/or the Rocco Sanvitale in Fontanellato. Dinner featuring local cuisine of the Parma plains with guided tour of the nearby Cantina del Culatello di Zibello (prime cut ham). (BB L D)

Day 5 - modena
After breakfast, transfer to Modena and guided tour of the old town centre: Duomo. Ducal Palace, Piazza Grande and Estense Gallery. Then enjoy a visit to a plant where Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena (traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena) is made. Light lunch at the vinegar plant with tasting of local products. In the afternoon, guided tour of the Ferrari Museum which features the history of the legendary automobile and its founder. (BB L)

Day 6 - departure
Departure to Bologna Airport (BLG) or to train station for your departure home or to continue your Italian journey. (BB)